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Zesty Tuna, Egg & Cucumber Garden Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, washed and sliced
  • 4 eggs, hard‑boiled, peeled and cut
  • 150 g / 5.3 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked
  • Spring onions, finely sliced
  • A bunch of parsley, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • Lemon pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil eggs: Cook the eggs in cold water brought to a gentle boil, then simmer until hard‑boiled and cool in cold water.
  • Peel and cut eggs: Peel the cooled eggs and cut into quarters or thick slices.
  • Prepare cucumbers: Wash and slice the cucumbers into even rounds or half‑moons.
  • Chop herbs: Finely slice the spring onions and chop the parsley into small pieces.
  • Flake tuna: Drain the canned tuna and gently flake into medium‑sized pieces.
  • Make dressing: Whisk Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon pepper and salt until smooth and well balanced.
  • Combine base: In a large bowl, mix cucumbers, tuna, parsley and spring onions gently.
  • Add dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad base and fold until everything is lightly coated.
  • Add eggs: Place the egg pieces on top of the salad or fold some through for richness.
  • Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning and serve slightly chilled or at cool room temperature.

Notes

This salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel both looked after and energised, combining creamy tuna, crisp cucumber and rich eggs in a way that feels effortless yet thoughtful. The cool freshness of cucumber forms the backbone of the salad, giving every bite a clean, juicy crunch that keeps the flavours lively rather than heavy. Canned tuna brings gentle savoury depth and satisfying protein, turning what could be a simple side into a main course that genuinely holds its own. Greek yoghurt and a touch of mayonnaise create a silky, tangy dressing that clings to the ingredients without drowning them, while Dijon mustard adds a subtle sharpness that wakes up the palate. Lemon pepper and salt allow you to tune the seasoning precisely, so the salad tastes bright and balanced rather than flat or overly sharp. Fresh spring onions and a generous handful of parsley lift the whole bowl with herbal notes and a soft green aroma, making the salad feel vibrant and garden‑fresh. This recipe is written as if I were standing beside you in the kitchen, guiding you through each step so you understand not only what to do, but why it matters. 

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 21mg